Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society (MSAS) is an amateur astronomical society in the East Midlands of England. It was formed in 1969.No place like dome, Brady Haran, BBC News, 2003-08-23.Wise man of Notts, Sarah Julian, BBC Nottingham, 2007-12-18. It is based at Sherwood Observatory, a 61 cm mirror telescope which it owns and operates. The observatory lies 4 km south west of the centre of Mansfield on one of the highest points in the county of Nottinghamshire.
The society is a member of The Federation of Astronomical Societies.Member Societies, The Federation of Astronomical Societies.
Aims The aims of the society are to: further the interests of Astronomy and related subjects within the local communityMansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society web site - Society . introduce the public to the subject of Astronomy provide a forum for education in Astronomy and observational techniques through a collaboration with the University of Nottingham provide members with the best observational equipment possible.
Meetings The society holds monthly members-only lecture meetings at the observatory, along with observing and training evenings for members.
Outreach The society runs a night school for those who wish to learn about astronomy and the universe. These are usually held at the observatory on Friday evenings.Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society web site - Radio interview .
Funding MSAS is a registered charity. It is funded through member subscriptions, fund raising events, public open evenings held at the society's Observatory, charitable donations and grants.
Patrons The patrons of the society are: Professor Sir Francis Graham Smith, 13th Astronomer Royal (1982–1990).Society Patrons, Sherwood-observatory.org.uk. Professor Michael R. Merrifield, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nottingham.
See also List of astronomical societies
References
External links Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society Official website. . Federation of Astronomical Societies (FAS).